PDF::API2: Difference between the contents of the outputs of the “to_string” and “save” methods

[espero]

Hello,

I’m developing an API application. In the API response I get a pdf in a string. If I use the “from_string” and then the “save” method of the PDF::API2 module the pdf works fine. If I write the API response string into a file (without using PDF::API2) or use the “from_string” and then the “to_string” method of the PDF::API2 module (which should be the same as I understand) I get an error message and a blank document (or blank with part of the header) when I try to open the file with a pdf reader.

I was wondering what is the difference between the contents of the outputs of the “to_string” and “save” methods?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[haukex]

This kind of thing can happen when the files are opened with the wrong encoding (in this case I assume it should be :raw, Update: which actually means "no other encoding layers" or "binary") or with :crlf enabled, and you may need to binmode the file that you are opening yourself, but that's just a guess. Can you please post a Short, Self-Contained, Correct Example that reproduces the issue?

[espero]

Hello haukex,

Thank you very much for your help and prompt reply, I added binmode and it works perfectly.

[roboticus]

espero:

When you have a problem like this, you may want to use a diff tool to find the difference(s) between the files. Often that'll give you the clues needed to figure out what is happening.

...roboticus

When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.

[espero]

Hello roboticus,

Thank you very much for your prompt reply and help. I appreciate the advice, I will keep it in mind for the future.